Police sought the public’s assistance Tuesday in locating a fatal hit-and-run suspect involved in a collision in Exposition Park.
Officers responded to a traffic crash involving a pedestrian struck by a dark-colored SUV that fled the scene on June 19 around 11:10 p.m. near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Budlong Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Detectives said the SUV was traveling eastbound on MLK Boulevard before striking the pedestrian, who was standing in the middle of the road.
The driver continued traveling eastbound on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard toward South Walton Avenue without stopping, police said.
Paramedics transported the pedestrian to a hospital, where the victim later died.
The city is offering a standing award of over $50,0000 for information leading to the identity, arrest and conviction of the suspect.
Anyone with information regarding the fatal hit-and-run crash was urged to contact LAPD South Traffic Division Detective Huerta at 323-421-2500. Calls During non-business hours or weekends should be directed to 877-527-3247. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.